Prior to Disney World’s reopening last year, Disney announced that they would not be immediately selling Annual Passes. That pause on passes has continued until now, over a year later (except in some very specific cases).
After over a year of the program pausing any new sales, Disney shared that Annual Passes would return prior to the 50th anniversary on October 1st. And the program will return with some new options!
Annual Pass sales are set to resume on September 8th and, similar to the Magic Key system in Disneyland, the Disney World that seen some changes. When sales resume, the new program will offer four brand NEW options: the Disney Incredi-Pass, the Disney Sorcerer Pass, the Disney Pirate Pass, and the Disney Pixie Dust Pass.
These new Annual Pass options will take over the current levels of Platinum Plus, Platinum, Gold, Silver, Theme Park Select, Weekday Select, and EPCOT After 4.
New Annual Pass Types and Pricing
Disney Incredi-Pass
- Available for $1,299+ tax, or $99 per month for 12 months for Florida residents (after $205 down payment)
- Renewal price of $1,104 for current Passholders
- ONLY option available to non-Florida residents or Disney Vacation Club members.
- Up to 5 Park Pass reservations at a time
Disney Sorcerer Pass
- Available for $899+ tax, or $63 per month for 12 months for Florida residents (after $205 down payment)
- Renewal price of $764 for current Passholders
- Available to Florida residents or Disney Vacation Club members ONLY
- Up to 5 Park Pass reservations at a time
- Limited blockout dates on select days during select holiday periods.
Disney Pirate Pass
- Available for $699+ tax, or $45 per month for 12 months for Florida residents (after $205 down payment)
- Renewal price of $594 for current Passholders
- Available to Florida residents ONLY
- Up to 4 Park Pass reservations at a time
- Blockout dates on select days during select holiday periods and peak times
Disney Pixie Dust Pass
- Available for $399+ tax, or $19 per month for 12 months for Florida residents (after $205 down payment)
- Renewal price of $339 for current Passholders
- Available to Florida residents ONLY
- Up to 3 Park Pass reservations at a time
- Gives access to one or more Disney World parks on most weekdays, with blockout dates during peak and holiday periods.
Click here for a FULL list of blockout dates for each new pass level
Park Pass Reservation Details
Each of these new pass types will be able to hold a certain number of Park Pass reservations at a time. On top of that, there will also be “bonus reservations” on the calendar that will be available for Passholders on occasion. These bonus reservations will not count as part of the limit given to each tier.
Additionally, for Annual Passholders staying at a Disney World Resort hotel, Park Pass reservations will be available for each day of their stay in addition to the number of passes their tier can hold. Disney has also announced an integrated calendar that will allow Passholders to see blockout dates for their pass type, so they can view available dates, and make, modify, or cancel their Park Pass reservation in one spot.
Customizations and Add-Ons Available
With the new Annual Pass system, Passholders will have the option to customize their pass with add-ons. These will include options such as Water Parks, Sports, or Disney PhotoPass as an add-on for any pass level.
The Water Park and Sports add-on will be available for $99 plus tax per year and will give guests access to select experiences with no blockout dates including:
- Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park
- Disney’s Oak Trail Golf Course
- FootGolf at Disney’s Oak Trail
- Disney’s Fantasia Gardens Miniature Golf Course (one round prior to 4:00 PM)
- Disney’s Winter Summerland Miniature Golf Course (one round prior to 4:00 PM)
- Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park (note that this is currently closed)
- ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex (note that this is currently closed)
And, the PhotoPass upgrade will also be available for $99 plus tax per year and will include:
- Iconic, professional photos taken by Disney PhotoPass photographers
- Select attraction photos and videos
- Digital downloads of Disney PhotoPass photos and videos captured in your account from the first valid date of your pass until your pass expires
- Discounts on prints and physical product purchases
New Annual Passes will still offer similar perks and benefits that include a park hopping option, complimentary standard theme park parking, and discounts on merchandise and dining. Additionally, Disney has shared that there will be some new surprises that will be announced through the 50th anniversary celebration.
What Current Passholders Need to Know
Current Annual Passholders will be able to keep their current level, but will need to switch to the new tiers once it comes time to renew. If you are currently in your renewal period, you will be able to choose to renew into one of the current Annual Pass options through September 7th, 2021.
Starting September 8th, when it comes to your renewal period, you will need to renew into one of the new systems.
In the meantime, current Passholders will see a change come September 8th — each current tier level will be given more Park Pass reservations:
- Disney Platinum Plus Pass: Up to 5 Park Pass reservations at once
- Disney Platinum Pass: Up to 5 Park Pass reservations at once
- Disney Gold Pass: Up to 5 Park Pass reservations at once
- Disney Silver Pass: Up to 4 Park Pass reservations at once
- Disney Theme Park Select Pass: Up to 3 Park Pass reservations at once
- Disney Weekday Select Pass: Up to 3 Park Pass reservations at once
- Disney EPCOT After 4 Pass: Up to 3 Park Pass reservations at once
Click here for a full breakdown of pricing compared to previous costs
What Current Ticketholders Need to Know About Upgrades
If you have already purchased a theme park ticket that has not been used, select ticket holders will be eligible to upgrade to select Annual Pass options. This can be done through the My Disney Experience app, or in person at a theme park ticket window, or the Disney Ticket Center at Disney Springs. Additionally, you can call Disney at 407-W-DISNEY (407-934-7639).
Where to Buy Annual Passes
If you are looking to purchase a new Annual Pass, you can do so starting September 8th! They will be available for purchase through the My Disney Experience app, the Disney World website, or in person at a theme park ticket window or the Disney Ticket Center in Disney Springs. Additionally, you can call Disney at 407-W-DISNEY (407-934-7639).
It’s important to note that in an effort to manage attendance, Disney has shared that Annual Passes can sell out, so if you are looking to purchase a new Annual Pass you will want to set an alarm for September 8th!
Will you be purchasing a Disney World Annual Pass? Let us know in the comments!
What time on September 8 do the annual pass tickets go on sale? Is it at 12:00 AM? Thank you
I would also like to know
I can remember when $1,300 would buy my whole family AP’s.
So glad I resisted the temptation to buy into the DVC program. I would feel so betrayed and taken advantage of and the recent price gouging by WDW has surely hurt DVC resale prices. I will never understand why Disney so deeply discounts AP prices (Not that any prices are truly discounts anymore) to locals who have the least travel expense and greatest ability for repeat visits compared to out of state guests who are more likely to visit for full weeks instead of crowding the parks only on weekends and be more likely to buy in park souvenirs as opposed to having access to local discount stores. Not meaning to insult Florida residents in any way, just stating my view of the situation.
Happy Monday! This weekly WDW price increase is a doozy. Enjoy y’all!
I’m so interested to hear if there are any Genie+ perks for passholders. Maybe they will at least allow the 20% discount?
No genie+ included according to a different article I read. Sucks.
Do we know yet if the release will be at midnight?? Need to set an alarm ASAP!
So basically they just used this opportunity to up the price of their annual passes.
Yes. If you have not received the memo, the Walt Disney Company, is only interested in revenue and profit. They would close the entire park for a day if someone offered them more than what they take in at the gate on that day. They have zero interest in making the parks accessible to as many people as possible. Zero.
Seriously, my theory is that they want to make the park less accessible because they can no longer handle the crowds that want to come to WDW.
Mike, Rumor has it that they closed MK down at 4:00PM very recently for a private party with fireworks. I don’t know if any of this is true but it sounds like something they would do these days.
In all of the Disney promotions, you can now replace the word “Magical” with MONEY.